Transport & Accessibility
Full details of transport options and accessibility for the week of Liberation Day can be found below.
Transport
St Peter Port will host a full schedule of events on Liberation Day which requires a considerable amount of infrastructure to be built. Some roads and parking areas will be impacted throughout the week to accommodate this and a variety of road closures and parking suspensions will be in place.
Please note the Military Vehicle leg of the Cavalcade will be travelling from the Vaugrat Campsite from 14.00 and the Floats from Longue Hougue at 13.30. The Cavalcade will work on a rolling closure and we would strongly advise people to avoid driving the route of this during these times as you may be subject to delays and/or diversions. The full Cavalcade route can be found here.
You can find full transport, closure and parking details below.
Tuesday 6 May
Crown Pier: part closure at end of pier and arm
Wednesday 7 May
Crown Pier: part closure at end of pier and arm
The Albany: closed
Thursday 8 May
North Beach: closed
Crown Pier: closed
The Albany: closed
Friday 9 May
Seafront closed from Weighbridge to Slaughterhouse roundabout
Salerie Corner, North Beach, Crown Pier, Albert Pier, The Albany, Castle Emplacement: closed
The Longstore southbound and the Grange eastbound will be suspended from approx 2-4pm for the Cavalcade.
Saturday 10 May
North Beach: closed
Crown Pier: part closure
The Albany: closed
Sunday 11 May
Crown Pier: part closure
Thursday 8 May
A free Park and Ride will be in operation from the field at the top of the Val de Terres to the bus terminus from 08.00 - 10.00 and 16.00 - 18.00.
Friday 9 May
The following free Park and Ride services will run from 09.00 - 23.00 on Liberation Day:
- Field at the top of the Val de Terres
- Waitrose, Rohais: the coach will depart and drop off at the main entrance to the supermarket
- Waitrose / B&Q, Admiral Park: park in the main car park and walk out onto the main road. Turn right at the roundabout and the coach will operate from the bus layby on Elizabeth Avenue.
- Le Petit Train will also run a free shuttle from Waitrose / B&Q Admiral Park from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00
All vehicles must be removed by 08.00 on Saturday 10 May when Terre a L’Amende will apply.
With many thanks to Waitrose Rohais and Waitrose Admiral Park for giving us permission to run these services from their stores.
With many thanks to the following schools and businesses who have given permission for the public to use the following car parks:
- Vauvert Primary
- The Ladies’ College
- Beechwood (Queens Road site including playground)
- Sir Charles Frossard House
- Queens Road Medical Practice (The Grange)
- Beau Sejour
- Lukis House
The bus terminus will relocate to the south side of North Beach on 9 May.
The bus operator will run a Saturday service including the Night Buses. For information please visit buses.gg
A normal bus timetable will run on Thursday 8 May.
Parking for bicycles will be available at the following:
- Permanent bike shed on North Beach
- Parking spaces will be suspended at Havelet Bay to provide bike parking
- Petanque area on corner of North Beach
- End of New Jetty where Herm and Sark boats depart/arrive
Information TBC
To help keep things moving smoothly, we encourage people to use active travel options like walking, cycling or taking the bus wherever possible. If you are driving, please allow extra time and check for any temporary restrictions before setting off.
Accessibility
Liberation Day is a day for everyone to commemorate and celebrate our freedom, and we want to make sure no one feels left out. That’s why there are plenty of services and activities available in Town, tailored to different needs, so you can enjoy the day with the right support in place.
For information on Parish and other events, please click here
Will there be any blue badge parking?
Blue badge parking will be available at Havelet and in the parking bays on the north side of the access to the North Beach car park. Marshals will monitor these areas. Please display your blue badge in your car as normal.
The seafront will be closed on Liberation Day from the Slaughterhouse to the Weighbridge. To access Havelet Bay please use the Val des Terres. To access North Beach please use St Julian’s Avenue or come along the seafront from the north.
Are there areas I can I be dropped off?
Information TBC
Will there be seating to watch the Parade in the morning and/or the Cavalcade in the afternoon?
There will be 500 seats at the bus terminus for the duration of both the Parade and Cavalcade, which will be available on a first come first served basis. This area will be marshalled by volunteers who will ask those wishing to use the seating to be mindful of those who need it most.
There will be a small number of accessible seats outside Town Church by the Victor Hugo seat, available for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users
The Parade will be inspected on the seafront from 11.00. The parade will march along the seafront at approximately 11.40, turn at the Slaughterhouse roundabout and return to the Town Church for the Liberation Service at 12.00.
The pedestrian Cavalcade will start from Salerie Corner at 14.30 and walk along the seafront to the Slaughterhouse roundabout and return along the seafront. The vehicles will arrive at Salerie Corner at 15.00 and follow behind them.
Some vehicles will peel off and form a static display on the Albert Pier and the rest will return to Salerie Corner.
I use a wheelchair, is there a dedicated space for me?
An area at the bus terminus will be reserved for wheelchair users, carers and sunflower lanyard holders. There will also be limited space outside the Town Church by the Victor Hugo seat.
Will I be able to sit down anywhere?
North Beach: there will be tables and chairs available int he food and drink village where you can also enjoy live music and entertainment from midday to 22.30
Crown Pier: there will be a small amount of seating provided on Crown Pier within the children’s zone
The Albany (Bus Terminus): a tea tent will include seats for 150 people where you can enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake, courtesy of The Old Government House, supporting GROW Limited.
Will I be able to watch the Church Service?
The Church Service will be live streamed in the Tea Tent on the Albany at 12.00. Seating will be available on a first come first served basis. Blue badge parking will be available at Havelet.
RADAR toilets are located at the following locations:
- North Beach: the radar key will be held at TBC
- Bus terminus public toilets: the radar key will be held in the tea tent
- Model Yacht Pond, Castle Emplacement: the radar key will be held at TBC
Please ensure you return the key.
Temporary accessible toilets will be provided at:
- Bus terminus
- Crown Pier
- Albert Pier
- Salerie Corner
Is there any provision for those who experience sensory challenges?
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May between 10-11am, the fair ground rides on Crown Pier will run a free 'Quiet Hour' where music and lights are reduced for those who experience sensory challenges.
Will the Parish Events be accessible?
ST PIERRE DU BOIS
Friday 9 May
Blue Badge parking: Yes
Seating: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes